Goof around

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Pro Tip 1/3

Informality

Used in casual, relaxed settings among friends or family, not formal situations. Slide

They were just goofing around backstage before the concert.

Pro Tip 2/3

Non-productive

Implies time spent without achieving anything significant or with frivolity. Slide

I should have been studying, but I goofed around all weekend.

Pro Tip 3/3

Light-heartedness

Conveys a sense of carefree fun or playful behavior that is not taken seriously. Slide

The team goofed around with a football after practice.